Have you tested this? Or are you just guessing what things would feel like, and assuming you’re right without trying it?
This might be the showerthought that’s given me the most to think about ever. Can’t stop thinking about licking my couch, for a start. Well played OP.
Because you’ve probably already touched most things with your hands.
The ability to extrapolate what something would taste/feel like from mere looks is a learned one.
Toddlers don’t have it yet, which is why they’re stuffing everything into their mouths.
You might not consciously remember licking a carpet, but the part of you that’s holding up the “dusty”, “textured” and “CRUMBS!!” signs does.
The 6 volt battery I licked once would like words.
Me desperately looking around the room for things to think about licking
You might be surprised. Investigation into Molyneux’s Problem found that people born blind, who later had their sight restored, could not identify by sight the objects they already knew by touch.
Lollypops, they can be rough to the touch but smooth once you start licking it.
